For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,484 students in Slippery Rock, PA.
The top-ranked public schools in Slippery Rock, PA are Slippery Rock Area Elementary School, Slippery Rock Area High School and Slippery Rock Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Slippery Rock, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Slippery Rock have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Slippery Rock, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Slippery Rock Area Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
470 N Main St
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Gr: K-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Slippery Rock Area High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Slippery Rock Area Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Kiester Rd
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 794-2960
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Slippery Rock, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Slippery Rock, PA include Slippery Rock Area Elementary School, Slippery Rock Area High School and Slippery Rock Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Slippery Rock?
3 public schools are located in Slippery Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Slippery Rock?
Slippery Rock public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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